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enslavement-advocating

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/ɪnˈsleɪvmənt ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

supporting enslavement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'enslavement-advocating' originates from the combination of 'enslavement' and 'advocating', where 'enslavement' refers to the act of making someone a slave, and 'advocating' means to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

Historical Evolution

'enslavement' comes from the word 'enslave', which evolved from the Old French 'enslavir', and 'advocating' comes from the Latin 'advocare', meaning 'to call to one's aid'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'enslavement' meant 'the act of making someone a slave', and 'advocating' meant 'to call to one's aid'. Over time, the combination has come to mean 'supporting the practice of enslavement'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

promoting or supporting the practice of enslavement.

The enslavement-advocating policies were met with widespread condemnation.

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Last updated: 2025/03/04 18:43